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Reunions
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • St. Bernard, St. Dominic, St. Jerome, St. Leo, St. Matthew, St. Timothy, Our Lady of Consolation, Resurrection of Our Lord Class of 1975. 50th-year reunion. Saturday, Nov. 15. FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Ann Marie Walsh: 267-716-4597; Kevin Smink: 267-566-3054. HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Classes of 1980, ’85, ’90 and […]
Super new mural at Spike’s
One of the side walls of Spike’s Trophies has a fresh new mural – one celebrating the Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX. Spike’s, 2701 Grant Ave., teamed with the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and Mural Arts Philadelphia for the new mural, which was unveiled last week. The master of ceremonies was Howard Eskin, a […]
Famous Birthdays
June 25 Dell Curry, Basketball Player (61) Ricky Gervais, Comedian (64) June 26 Ariana Grande, Pop Singer (32) Robert Davi, Movie Actor (72) June 27 Khloe Kardashian, Reality Star (41) Tobey Maguire, Movie Actor (50) June 28 Mel Brooks, Director (99) Kellie Pickler, Country Singer (39) June 29 Matt Rempe, Hockey Player (23) Nicole Scherzinger, […]
Op-Ed: Pushing public notices to government websites is a bad move
By William M. Cotter President Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Legislation in the Pennsylvania Senate risks allowing local governments to operate in the shadows, leaving taxpayers unaware of decisions affecting their pocketbooks, their communities and their quality of life. State Senate Bill 194, sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Franklin), would allow school districts and municipal and county […]
Solar panels coming to some Philly schools
It was a sunny celebration for the Solar for Schools grants, which will supply funding for Philadelphia schools. Local legislators came together at Community College of Philadelphia to speak about how green energy will help students in the School District of Philadelphia and community colleges. “The Solar for Schools journey has taken me all across […]
Universal Vare Charter to close next year
The Universal Vare STEM and Arts Charter School in South Philly will not pursue a charter renewal following the 2025-26 school year, officials said on Wednesday. The Universal Vare Charter School Board of Directors will make the formal announcement on Thursday at a news conference at the school. According to school officials, the decision follows […]
Torresdale native pens book on leadership development
Phil Iannuzzi
More than $6 million in scholarships for Audenried grads
Universal Audenried Charter School celebrated its graduation on June 13, as 117 students graduated from the Grays Ferry high school. The Class of 2025 garnered more than $6 million in academic scholarships, including basketball sensation and Public League all-time leading scorer Shalya Smith leading the way with a full athletic scholarship to Penn State University. Among […]
Reunions
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • St. Bernard, St. Dominic, St. Jerome, St. Leo, St. Matthew, St. Timothy, Our Lady of Consolation, Resurrection of Our Lord Class of 1975. 50th-year reunion. Saturday, Nov. 15. FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Ann Marie Walsh: 267-716-4597; Kevin Smink: 267-566-3054. HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Classes of 1980, ’85, ’90 and […]
Famous Birthdays
June 18 Paul McCartney, Rock Singer (83) Blake Shelton, Country Singer (49) June 19 Ann Wilson, Rock Singer (75) Boris Johnson, World Leader (61) June 20 Nicole Kidman, Movie Actress (58) Lionel Richie, R&B Singer (76) June 21 Scottie Scheffler, Golfer (29) Mariette Hartley, TV Actress (85) June 22 Meryl Streep, Movie Actress (76) Cyndi […]